He pointed out that Russia is the primary supplier of fuel to Kyrgyzstan. The current shortage is linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, which have resulted in a decrease in supply.

However, the head of the association emphasized that AI-92 gasoline remains the most widely used grade. According to Kanatbek Eshatov, there are no issues regarding its availability, with reserves expected to last for at least a month and a half.

Kyrgyzstan imports more than 90 percent of its gasoline from Russia. The supplier country has been experiencing a fuel crisis since late May, with some regions already introducing restrictions on fuel sales at gas stations.